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•“Learn by doing”
● The spinal cord is the pathway for impulses from the body
to the brain, and from the brain to the body.
● The spine (or backbone) runs from the base of the skull to
the pelvis. It serves as a pillar to support the body's weight
and to protect the spinal cord.
• Cervical Region(C1-C7)
-C1 the atlas, supports the weight and
movements of the head
-C2 strongest of cervical vertebrae
-spinal nerves pass through lateral grooves,
thus correct alignment for the cervical spine is
important
-nerves control many bodily functions and
sensory activities
-these nerves innervate back of the head,
neck, shoulders, arms, hands, diaphragm
-supports the head and enable diverse head
movement
Characteristics of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
•Thoracic Region(T1-T12)
-connect with rib cage
-rotation
•Lumbar Region(L1-L5)
-help support the weight of the
body
-transmit this weight and the
movements of the trunk and
upper limbs to the pelvis and
lower limbs
-L5 most susceptible to
stress-related exercises
Characteristics of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
• Sacro-Coccygeal Region(S1-S5,
coccyx 4-5 fused vertebrae)
-sacrum serves as strong foundation for
the pelvic girdle
-coccyx small triangular bone consisting of
4-5 fused vertebrae
-2 nerve networks
-sacral plexus (L5-S3) and coccygeal plexus
(S4, S5, and coccygeal nerve Co1
-innervate thighs, buttocks, muscles and
skin of legs and feet, anal and genital area
As the ELDOA “creates space”, there are many health benefits!
Health Benefits
• Injury Recovery and Prevention
• Reduced Joint Inflammation and Arthrosis
• Delayed Disc Degeneration
• Increased Disc Hydration
• Increased Blood Flow
• Improved Posture
• Relief of Chronic and Acute Back Pain
• Relief of Neck and Shoulder Tension
• Improved Awareness and Overall well-being
• Improved Recovery Time for Sports and Training
• Reduced Forward Head Posture
• Normalize Disc Bulges
• Reduced Degrees of Scoliosis
• Increased Flexibility
• Improved Muscle Performance and Tone
• Normalization of Visceral Function
• Reduced Stress
Who Cares About ELDOA?
•So why should I care
about doing some weird
stretches and postures as
I am in middle
school/high school,
nothing can happen to
me as I AM YOUNG AND
INVINCIBLE!
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Neck
Posture and Gravity Line
Did You Know That
• 1- back pain is the most common complaint among adults
with up to 80% of the population suffering from some
type of back pain in their lives?
ELDOA T8/9
• Seated position with feet flat, hip width, and
knees at 90 degrees